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When preparing to take on fuel, the following safety precautions should be
followed at all times:
1.
Approach the fueling dock at a reasonable speed to eliminate
waves and insure control of your boat. Have consideration for
others who may be taking on fuel and provisions.
2.
Properly secure boat to dock using bow, stern and-spring lines.
3.
Close all hatches and ports.
4.
DO NOT SMOKE.
5.
SHUT OFF ALL EQUIPMENT ... ENGINE, GENERATOR, STOVE, CABIN
HEATER, RADIOS, LIGHTS, ETC.
6.
If practicable, all personnel not involved in fueling should
leave the boat.
7.
Keep fire extinguisher handy.
8.
Remove fill plate using spanner wrench provided, and dip the
tank to determine fuel requirements. DO NOT USE HAMMER AND
SCREWDRIVER TO REMOVE PLATE, IT MAY CAUSE A SPARK AND GOUGE THE
PLATE.
9.
Place the nozzle of the fuel hose 'in the fill pipe. Keep it in
contact with the deck plate rim to avoid a static electric
charge.
10.
Fill slowly. DO NOT OVERFILL. Marine fuel expands with an
increase in temperature. Therefore, fill only to approximately
95% capacity.
11.
If you cannot see the fuel pump, ask the attendant or a crew
member to call out the gallonage.
12.
After fueling, replace fill plate and wash up any spillage. Go
below deck and check for fumes or leakage. Check bilge. IF
EITHER FUMES OR LIQUID FUEL, GASOLINE OR DIESEL OIL ARE PRESENT,
CORRECT SITUATION BEFORE PROCEEDING.
13.
Open all hatches and ports to facilitate ventilation.
14.
Run blower for at least five minutes and check blower exhaust
for presence of fumes.
15.
Only after you are totally satisfied that no potentially
dangerous condition exists, leave the fuel dock. Be considerate
of your fellow yachtsmen.
16.
In the event of serious spillage, STOP FUELING IMMEDIATELY.
Replace fill plate, notify attendant so he may warn others and
wash down thoroughly until all traces of fumes or fuel have
disappeared.
17.
Do not fuel during electrical storms.
Pearson 323 Owners Manual (1978 model year)
PEARSON YACHTS
OWNER'S GUIDE AND PROTECTION PLAN
PEARSON-323
SECTION III: FUELING
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